Popular Salad Bowls Recalled in Illinois, Nearly 2 Dozen Other States Over E. coli Fears

Authorities are concerned the salads could be in distribution centers, restaurants or fridges and freezers across America

Published November 21, 2019•Updated on November 21, 2019 at 12:15 pm

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Popular salad bowls sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and 18 other states have been recalled over E. coli fears

The problem was initially discovered by the Maryland Department of Health; all products from that batch of lettuce have been recalled

Most people infected with E. coli develop diarrhea and vomiting; some illnesses last longer and can be more severe

Nearly 100,000 pounds of salad products that contain meat or poultry are being recalled in nearly two dozen states over concerns the lettuce may be contaminated with E. coli, federal officials said Thursday.

The salad products were produced from Oct. 14 through Oct. 16 and sold in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and 18 other states.

The investigation started in Maryland, where the Department of Health got a positive E. coli test from an unopened package of Ready Pac Bistro Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics Caesar Salad. All products from the same lot of lettuce are included in the recall. Dozens of different salad kits are affected. See all the specific items in this spreadsheet here.

Authorities are concerned the salads could be in distribution centers, restaurants or fridges and freezers across America. All affected products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Get full details on the recall notice here. It wasn't immediately clear how many may have gotten sick.

Most people infected with E. coli develop diarrhea and vomiting. Some illnesses last longer and can be more severe. Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care is the usual treatment; antibiotic treatment is generally not recommended. Most people recover within a week, but, rarely, some develop a more severe infection. Kidney failure can happen in rare cases.